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How many hectares of vineyard does Italy have?

What’s their annual production?

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620.000 ha

50 million hectoliter per year

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How many percent red and white wine does Italy make?

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Italy:
50% red & rosé, 50% white

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How many climate zones does Italy have?

Name them all.

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Italy has 3 climate zones:

Relatively cold in the north
Warm in the middle
Hot in the south

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What does Azienda Agricola mean?

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Azienda Agricola - Winery

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What does Cantina mean?

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Cantina - Winery

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What does Fattoria mean?

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Fattoria - Winery / Farm

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What do the following terms mean:
Vino Bianco
Vino Rosato
Vino Rosso

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Vino Bianco = White wine
Vino Rosato = Rosé wine
Vino Rosso = Red wine

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What does Classico mean in Italy?

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Classico:

Wine from vineyards in the original production area.

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What does Riserva mean in Italy?

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Riserva:
At least 1 to 5 years aging, mostly also a period in oak. It says something about the style, and nothing about the quality. There are no rules for it.

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What does Superiore mean in Italy?

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Superiore has to follow certain rules. A longer aging time and 0,5% to 1% more alcohol.

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How many hectares of vineyards does Piemonte have?

What’s their annual production?

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Piemonte
42.000 ha

2,6 million hectoliter per year

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What wines come from Piemonte?

What grapes can be found in Piemonte?

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Piemonte:
Red, white & sparkling wine (spumante)

Red grapes:
Nebbiolo
Barbera
(Dolcetto)

White grapes:
Cortese
Arneis
Moscato Bianco (Spumante)

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What climate does Piemonte have?

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Piemonte:
Mild land climate, warm summers and cold, misty winters.

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How are vineyards from Piemonte named on labels?

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Vineyard in Piemonte:
Bricco

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What soil type does Piemonte have?

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Piemonte:
The soil varies, the best wines come from the calcareous soils of Langhe.

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What is the most produced wine of Piemonte?

From what grape is it made?

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Asti Spumante, made from Moscato Bianco

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Op welke manier wordt asti spumante gemaakt?

How is Asti Spumante made?

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Asti Spumante is made with the tank/charmat method

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What’s the difference between Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti?

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  • They’re both made with Moscato Bianco
  • Moscato d’Asti has a softer sparkle, it’s usually sweeter and has less alcohol (about 6%)
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What is the most famous DOCG in Piemonte?

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Barolo

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What grape is Barbaresco made from?

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Barbaresco - Nebbiolo

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Name 3 Nebbiolo wines from Piemonte.

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Barolo
Barbaresco
Nebbiolo d’Alba

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What grape is Barbera made from?

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Barbera is made from Barbera

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What 3 DOCGs are made from Barbera?

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Barbera d’Alba
Barbera d’Asti
Barbera del Monferrato

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How are the Barbera wines different from Nebbiolo wines?

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Barbera wines are more accessible than Nebbiolo, fruity, smooth with cherry-like acidity

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Where are the best vineyards of Piemonte located?
The best vineyards of Piemonte are located on slopes
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What do you know about oak aging in Piemonte?
Oak aging in Piemonte occurs traditionally on old and new oak
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How many hectares does Veneto have? What's their annual production?
Veneto: 75.000 ha 8,5 million hectoliter per year
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What climate does Veneto have? What soil type does Veneto have??
Veneto: Climate - warm, around Verona relatively cool. Hot between Verona and Venice. Mild by the coast. Soil type - fertile volcanic soil between Verona and Lake Garda
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Where do the better grapes of Veneto come from?
The better grapes from Veneto come from slopes on a higher altitude.
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What is Soave?
Soave is a white wine from Veneto
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What are the 2 styles of Soave?
- Simple, technically correct wines - Terroir wines
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What are some characteristics of Soave wines?
Soave: Fresh, summery wine with fruity aromas (citrus, almond, mineral notes)
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From what grapes is Soave made?
Soave is made from: Garganega Trebbiano di Soave / Verdicchio
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What are Bardolino and Valpolicella?
Bardolino and Valpolicella are two villages east of Lake Garda in Veneto.
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What are some characteristics of wines from DOCG Bardolino and Valpolicella?
DOCG Bardolino and Valpolicella are bright, light red wines with aromas of cherries and redcurrant.
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What grapes are used for DOCG Bardolino and Valpolicella?
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
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What are Amarone and Recioto?
The grapes for these wines are picked during the last 10 days of September until the first week of October. The grapes are dried for at least 100 days. Both wines are made using the appassimento method.
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What type of wine is Amarone?
Amarone is a dry wine that can appear sweet. Approximately 15% alcohol.
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What type of wine is Recioto?
Recioto is the sweet version of Amarone.
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What grapes are used to make DOCG Amarone and Recioto?
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
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What is Ripasso?
Ripasso is a winemaking technique where light and fresh Valpolicella wine is mixed with the skins of the leftover dried grapes from Amarone.
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What is prosecco?
Prosecco is a sparkling wine that's made with the charmat/tank method.
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Which 2 types of prosecco are there?
- Frizzante (1 - 2,5 bar), light sparkling, sealed with a screwcap - Spumante (3-6 bar), same level of mousse as cava and champagne, sealed with a muselet
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From what grape is prosecco made?
Glera
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Where is Trentino Alto Adige located?
Trentino Alto Adige is located in Nothern Italy
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How many hectares of vineyards does Trentino Alto Adige have? What's their annual production?
Trentino Alto Adige: 15.000 ha wijngaard 1 million hl per year
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What soil type does Trentino Alto Adige have? What climate?
Soil type: Dolomite, slate, sand Climate: Moderate land climate
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What grapes can be found in Trentino Alto Adige? What are characteristics of these wines?
Trentino Alto Adige: Pinot Grigio Pinot Bianco Sauvignon Blanc Red grapes: Lagrein Teroldego Pinot Nero The wines are light and fresh
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What does DOCG mean?
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita The highest designation of origin and quality in Italy
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What does DOP/DOC mean in Italy?
Denominazione di Origine Protetta/Controllata Guaranteed origin, the wine complies with certain rules
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What does IGP/IGT mean in Italy?
Indicazione Geografica Protetta/Tipica Country wine with a geographical origin
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How many hectares of vineyards does Sicily have? What's their annual production?
105.000 ha 5 million hl per year
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What climate does Sicily have?
The climate in Sicily is varied. The south-west can be very hot, while the north-east with vineyards at 800 m altitude (Etna) has a cool climate.
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What grape varieties can be found on Sicily?
Sicily White grapes: Grillo Carricante Red grapes: Nerello Mascalese Nero d'Avola Sangiovese
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Where is Puglia located? How many hectares of vineyards does Puglia have? What's their annual production?
Puglia is located in the south of Italy, at the heel of the 'boot'. 85.000 ha 8,5 million hl per year.
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What grapes can be found in Puglia?
Primitivo Negroamaro Aglianico
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What's a famous DOC wine of Puglia?
Salice Salentino, made from Negroamaro
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What's a famous red wine from Abruzzo?
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
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What's a famous white wine from Abruzzo?
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
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Where is Abruzzo located? How many hectares of vineyard does Abruzzo have? What's their annual production?
Abruzzo is located in the middle of Italy, partly along the Adriatic sea. 32.000 ha 3,5 million hl per year
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What soil type does Abruzzo have?
Calcareous clay
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What grapes can be found in Abruzzo?
Abruzzo: Red grapes: Montepulciano White grapes: Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
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What is a famous white wine from Marche?
Marche: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
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What are two famous wines from Marche?
Marche: Rosso Conero, Rosso Piceno
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Where is Marche located? How many hectares of vineyard does Marche have? What's their annual production?
Marche is located in the middle of Italy, by the Adriatic sea. 15.000 ha 900.000 hl per year
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What climate and soil type does Marche have?
Marche has a mediterranean climate, with calcareous soils.
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What grapes can be found in Marche?
Marche: Verdicchio Sangiovese Montepulciano
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Where is Umbria located? How many hectares of vineyards does Umbria have? What's their annual production?
Umbria: Middle of Italy 13.000 ha 700.000 hl per year
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What climate does Umbria have?
Umbria has different climates
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What grapes can be found in Umbria?
Umbria: White grapes: Trebbiano Toscano, Grechetto Chardonnay Red grapes: Sangiovese Sagrantino Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
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What's a famous red wine from Umbria? What's a famous white wine from Umbria?
Umbria: Red: Montefalco Sagrantino White: Orvieto (blend of Grechetto, Trebbiano & Verdelho)
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What is Vin Santo?
Vin Santo is a Tuscan specialty, grape are dried hanging on the vine or on straw mats, then they get oxidative fermentation in small barrels.
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From what grapes is Vin Santo made?
Vin Santo is made from Trebbiano Toscano & Malvasia
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What are some characteristics of Vin Santo?
Vin Santo: Complex Nutty aromas Delicate Sweet
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What is the most famous wine from Bolgheri? What DOC is this?
Sassicaia from Tenuta San Guido DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia
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What grapes can be found in Bolgheri?
Bolgheri: Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Sangiovese
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What grapes can be found in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?
Prugnolo = Sangiovese
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How do Vino Nobile di Montepulciano compare to Chianti Classico? What is the name of the lighter version of VNM?
VNM is more full bodied than Chianti, but a bit more accessible than Brunello. The ligher version of VNM is Rosso di Montepulciano
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From what grapes is Brunello di Montalcino made?
100% Brunello (Sangiovese)
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What is the minimal oak aging required for Brunello di Montalcino?
2 years
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What's the lighter version of Brunello di Montalcino?
Rosso di Montalcino
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How many percent of Sangiovese does a Chianti Classico need to have?
Chianti Classico - 80% Sangiovese
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Where is Tuscany located? How many hectares of vineyards does Tuscany have? What's their annual production?
Tuscany: Middle of Italy 54.000 ha 3 million hl per year
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What soil type does Tuscany have?
Tuscany has calcareous soils
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What climate does Tuscany have?
Tuscany has a continental climate, but drought is rarely a problem.
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Where is Emilia-Romagna located? What is the most famous wine from this area?
Emilla-Romagna: North of Italy Lambrusco
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How is Lambrusco made?
Lambrusco is made with the charmat / tank method
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From what grapes is Lambrusco made?
Lambrusco grapes.
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Where is Franciacorta located? How many hectares of vineyards does Franciacorta have?
North of Italy 2800 ha
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What soil does Franciacorta have? What climate?
Franciacorta: Calcareous gravel soils in the hills Warmer than Champagne
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What wines come from Franciacorta?
Sparkling wines made with the traditional method, they need to mature 18 months on the bottle.
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What grapes can be found in Franciacorta?
Franciacorta: Pinot Nero Chardonnay Pinot Bianco
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What grape is Gavi made from?
Cortese

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